Whindersson Nunes and Acelino Popó face off in Boxing this Sunday

W. Nunes and Popó will face each other on January 30th, in a boxing challenge. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The big moment has arrived. The presence of great media personalities in boxing is here to stay and, on Sunday (30), Whindersson Nunes makes his official debut in the sport in an exhibition fight against four-time world champion Acelino Popó Freitas. The event is organized by 'Fight Music Show'.

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Considered one of the biggest names on Brazilian YouTube, Whindersson fulfills his desire to test himself in the 'noble art'. With the support of former UFC lucas mineiro, the comedian has been training for six years and is trying to prove his qualities against one of the great Brazilian representatives in the history of the sport.

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The internet star even has experience in amateur boxing. And, in 2019, he beat a fighter called Mario, in the judges' decision.

Legend of Brazilian sport, Acelino Popó was champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) and won, on two occasions, the world title of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).

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Professional since 1995, the boxer has a record of 41 victories – 34 of which were by knockout – and only two defeats in his career.

In addition to Whindersson and Popó, the event also features Esquiva Falcão and Rogério Minotouro. The boxer faces ex-BBB Yuri Fernandes, while the ex-UFC and PRIDE fighter competes against Leonardo 'Leleco' Guimarães.

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